World Heritage Sites in Switzerland

Bellinzona (Ticino)
The Castles of Bellinzona, are located at the beginning of the Alps, to their south. Built as defensive fortifications, the three castles of Castelgrande, Castello Montebello and Castello Sasso Corbaro are now landmarks of this town. Bellinzona has an ancient history. It was first mentioned in 590 A.D., in an official record. You can view the ancient fortifications and the castles at Bellinzona, on your tour to Switzerland.


Bern ( Schweizer Mittelland )
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is a city where modernity and tradition coexist. The Old town in Bern was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its medieval buildings, arcades, cathedrals and fountains made of limestone. These beautiful buildings cover 6 sq km in the town and are partially encircled by the picturesque Aare River. Established in 1191, Bern is a must visit on your tour to Switzerland. The city also offers a grand view of Alpine peaks.


St. Gallen ( Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein )
The Abbey Precints of St.Gallen are home to a grand Baroque Cathedral. The Library at the Abbey contains a collection of 150,000 books and 202,000 manuscripts from the Middle Ages. You can also see an authentic 2,700-year old mummy in the Library. The Rococo carvings within the library are considered the pinnacle of the profane rococo art form in Switzerland.

Müstair ( Graubunden )
The Benedictine Convent of St. Johann at Mustair was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its Carolingian cloister and the church with many beautiful frescoes. This Alpine Convent is looked after by a group of Benedictine nuns. Tourists can view the cloister museum with its collection of artifacts and the elegant church tower at the Abbey.


Monte San Giorgio (Ticino)
UNESCO has declared that the Ticinese region of Monte San Giorgio will be listed as a UNESCO world heritage site because of the numerous reptile and fish fossils found in this region. Apart from fossil finds, Monte San Giorgio is also known for its abundant species of fungi (over 550) and 3 spider species. Fossil relics found in Monte San Giorgio can be viewed at the Paleontology Museums in Zürich and Lugano.


Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn
The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region has been declared a World Natural Heritage site by UNESCO. The Aletsch Glacier (23 Km long) is the largest glacier in the Alps, and the beauty of the unique and pristine Alpine ecosystem, is truly breathtaking. The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is the only site in the Alps to be given UNESCO recognition.


UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch Schüpfheim/LU ( Central Switzerland )
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is a unique ecological region in the Alps, situated between Lucerne and Bern. It is the first and so far only Biosphere Reserve in Switzerland. The landscape in the Entlebuch region is a mix of pre-alpine moor and karst areas. The region offers beautiful scenery as well as a host of activities such as hiking, golfing mountain-biking, and the hydrotherapy treatments called Kneipp cures. Walk along a Seelensteg, a stepped wooden path through a forest, view the gold washing and coal mining activities, shop for local souvenirs and see the lifestyle of the local people on your tour to Entlebuch in Switzerland.